September's books, discussion, and activities are for grades 4-12.

To "officially" sign up to participate in this month's discussion and activities, please join the Wiki. Then, post on the Discussion Board under the "Introduce Yourself" thread by 3:00 PM Friday, September 19.
The September book selection is the participants' choice of one of the 2014 Newbery Award Winner or Honor Books. Click on any of the links to see these book choices.

Participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of the book.

Participants are expected to:
  • Read the assigned book(s) for the month.
  • Respond to the discussion questions.
  • Respond to other participants answers in separate posts.
  • Create a lesson using the book(s).
  • Meet together for 1 hour to further discuss the books and share lesson plans.

Discussions need to be posted and Lessons need to be emailed by 9:00 PM Sunday, September 28.
We will meet to discuss the books on Monday, September 29 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the TImken Library. Please enter the Timken Commons from teh 4th St. parking lot at Door 2. The Library is on the second floor, up the big, blue staircase.

Discussion Board and Questions:
Subject Author Replies Views Last Message
Introduce Yourself! mindyengler mindyengler 6 45 Jan 13, 2015 by garlow_l garlow_l
Discussion Question #3 mindyengler mindyengler 13 39 Sep 26, 2014 by KarenWarner10 KarenWarner10
Discussion Question #2 mindyengler mindyengler 9 26 Sep 24, 2014 by KarenWarner10 KarenWarner10
Discussion Question #1 mindyengler mindyengler 10 37 Sep 24, 2014 by KarenWarner10 KarenWarner10

Lesson Plan Instructions:
  1. In a word doc or PDF file, save and name your lesson plan with your name and the title of the book (Example: Mindy E. - The One and Only Ivan)
  2. Email Mindy your lesson plan at engler_m@ccsdistrict.org

Lesson Plans: